GEORGE TOWN: Some like having the power in their hands. Others did not have a clue what was going on. Students were aware of the responsibility that comes with voting, and some felt they were ready to decide.
GEORGE TOWN: Some like having the power in their hands. Others did not have a clue what was going on.
“It will not be your own decision,” said Ooi, an intern at Penang Global Tourism who is doing her degree in Public Relations. “I think it’s better to stick to voting at 21 as you are considered an adult then,” said the mass communication student.Student S. Gautham, 18, said he has always been aware of the political situation in the country as it was discussed at home.
“Even if it’s just three years earlier than the current voting age, we do have our own opinions,” said Joseph.In Melaka, teenagers were also as divided on being eligible to vote at 18. Ahmad Hakeemy, 18, said his peers are more interested in fashion, e-sports or football and certainly not politics.
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